Nursing and Midwifery Council

Nursing and Midwifery Council — regulatory body that rejects claims of nurse oversupply and manages disciplinary proceedings against nurses in Ghana.

2026-05-052026-10-28

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October 2026
20 OctDaily Guide
… He attributed the situation partly to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s quota directive, which prevented the university from admitting some applicants to its nursing programme. …
Uphold Christian Values – CSU Students Told
8 OctJoy Online
… Dr Tenkorang-Twum said the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s decision to allocate quotas to nursing training colleges is therefore appropriate. …
Govt’s decision to reduce nurse training long overdue – GRNMA
September 2026
30 SeptJoy Online
… He warned that inadequate practical exposure could leave graduates less prepared to deal with patients during the Nursing and Midwifery Council licensing examinations and in clinical settings. …
Yendi nursing students warn restricted access to skills lab could affect their training
2 SeptJoy Online
… Nurses found to have breached their professional duties would similarly be referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Council. …
HeFRA investigates woman’s death at Ridge Hospital, promises sanctions if negligence is established
August 2026
3 AugJoy Online
… Other members are Mr Ahmed Bennett Mumuni, Human Resource Manager at the Bono East Regional Coordinating Council; Nana Asa Akon Panin, Techiman-Krobohene; Mrs Hepthzebah Gyimah, Deputy Director of Operations and representative of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC); Mrs Isha …
Health Ministry sets up committee to investigate unrest at Techiman-Krobo Nursing Training College
July 2026
29 JulJoy Online
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has dismissed claims that Ghana has produced more nurses and midwives than the health sector requires, insisting that the country’s unemployment challenge among health professionals stems from slow recruitment rather than an oversupply of g …
Ghana has not overproduced nurses; recruitment delays are the problem – Nursing and Midwifery Council
29 JulJoy Online
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) says it cannot begin disciplinary proceedings against nurses implicated in the death of hit-and-run victim Charles Amissah because it has not yet received the official report of the committee that investigated the incident. …
Nursing and Midwifery Council awaits report before sanctioning nurses over Charles Amissah’s death
June 2026
22 JunJoy Online
… The announcement, made on Monday, June 22, covers candidates who successfully passed the August/September 2025 Licensure Examination (major session) conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. …
NSA releases postings for 18,617 nurses and midwives for 2026/27 service year
3 JunJoy Online
… To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the regulatory requirements of Ghana’s Medical and Dental Council or the Nursing and Midwifery Council, depending on their profession. …
Ghana, Jamaica launch recruitment drive for nurses and medical specialists
May 2026
8 MayJoy Online
… EMSOG also noted that disciplinary responsibility for professional conduct lies with established regulatory bodies such as the Medical and Dental Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and urged that these institutions be allowed to conduct independent investigations. …
Medicine Society calls for fair process, cautions against blaming health workers in Amissah death report

Society

CSU matriculates 1,044 students; emphasis on Christian values

The News

At Christian Service University's 52nd matriculation ceremony in Kumasi, the Acting Vice-Chancellor urged newly admitted students to uphold Christian values, maintain moral standards, and demonstrate integrity. Of 1,419 applicants in September 2026, 1,044 students were matriculated (74 per cent), comprising 924 undergraduates and 120 postgraduates, with females making up 77.5 per cent of admissions.

20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 20 October

CSU matriculates 1,044 students; emphasis on Christian values
At Christian Service University's 52nd matriculation ceremony in Kumasi, the Acting Vice-Chancellor urged newly admitted students to uphold Christian values, maintain moral standards, and demonstrate integrity. Of 1,419 applicants in September 2026, 1,044 students were matriculated (74 per cent), comprising 924 undergraduates and 120 postgraduates, with females making up 77.5 per cent of admissions.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 8 October

Ghana nurses back government decision to reduce training admissions
The General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has endorsed the government's decision to reduce admissions into nursing and midwifery training institutions, citing concerns that the country has been training more health professionals than the health sector can absorb. He argued that nursing requires adequate resources and qualified instructors, and that training numbers should be based on the sector's capacity and Ghana's healthcare needs.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

Yendi nursing students denied skills lab access, risk inadequate training
Nursing students at Yendi College of Health Sciences say they are being denied access to their skills laboratory, raising concerns that limited opportunities to practise could affect their practical training and preparation for professional nursing. The SRC Vice-President reported that the facility is routinely locked when students need to prepare for practical examinations, with management citing concerns about the facility being disorganised.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

HeFRA investigates 31-year-old's death after caesarean section
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency has begun investigations into the death of 31-year-old Theresa Boakye Dapaah following a caesarean section at Ridge Hospital, with the husband alleging negligence by the hospital and its medical staff. HeFRA Chief Executive Officer Dr Winfred Korletey Baah said the agency will take disciplinary action against individuals or the facility if breaches in the delivery of care are established.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

Health Ministry investigates unrest at Techiman-Krobo Nursing Training College
The Ministry of Health has appointed a seven-member committee chaired by Prof. Vida Nyagre Yekong to investigate the circumstances surrounding recent unrest at the Nursing Training College in Techiman-Krobo and to recommend appropriate action.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

Ghana needs 100,000 more nurses; recruitment delays, not oversupply, blamed
The Nursing and Midwifery Council rejects claims that Ghana has overproduced nurses, stating the country still requires more than 100,000 nurses to improve its nurse-to-patient ratio. The Council attributes unemployment among qualified health professionals to limited financial clearance and inadequate health infrastructure constraining government employment, rather than excess graduates.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nursing Council awaits committee report to sanction nurses
The Nursing and Midwifery Council says it cannot begin disciplinary proceedings against nurses implicated in Charles Amissah's death until it receives the official report from the investigating committee. The Registrar stated the Council received only a directive from the Ministry of Health but not the committee's findings needed to initiate discipline.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

NSA releases 18,617 nurse and midwife postings for 2026/27
The National Service Authority has announced postings for 18,617 nurses and midwives who passed the August/September 2025 Licensure Examination and are required to undertake mandatory national service starting July 1, 2026. Candidates must access their postings via the NSA portal and complete regional validation by July 10, 2026.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

Ghana and Jamaica recruit nurses and medical specialists
The Governments of Ghana and Jamaica have launched a recruitment drive to attract qualified Ghanaian nurses and medical specialists for positions in Jamaica's healthcare sector, including specialist nursing roles and fellowship-level medical positions, with applicants required to meet regulatory requirements and possess at least two years of post-basic working experience.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

Medicine society urges systemic focus in Amissah death inquiry
The Emergency Medicine Society of Ghana has cautioned against focusing blame on individual healthcare workers in the death of Charles Amissah, arguing that the "no bed syndrome" is a systemic failure rooted in underinvestment, overcrowded facilities, weak referral systems, and inadequate staffing rather than frontline clinicians' fault.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

Report finds Charles Amissah's death preventable, indicts Ghana's emergency care
A committee report into the death of Charles Amissah from severe arm injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on 6 February 2026 concludes his death was avoidable through basic interventions including wound compression, fluid resuscitation and blood transfusion. The report documents systemic failures across multiple institutions—ambulance services, triage systems, emergency departments, clinical leadership and professional ethics—as the patient arrived alive at three major health facilities but was failed at each critical stage of trauma response.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

Health Minister orders sanctions for workers in Amissah death case
Following a committee report on engineer Charles Amissah's death after a hit-and-run in Accra, the Health Minister has directed disciplinary action against several health professionals at Police Hospital, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for failing to provide care. The committee found serious lapses in emergency response and concluded the death was avoidable.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

GRMA calls for expanded midwifery training to reduce maternal mortality
The Ghana Registered Midwives Association president has urged the government to prioritise expansion of the midwifery workforce through recruitment, deployment, and sustained investment in training and infrastructure, particularly in underserved regions, to address challenges including poor remuneration and limited rural incentives.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →